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Fine & Country Appoints Advisor for French Market Expansion
Fine & Country has appointed Sébastien Tedesco as consultant and advisor to support its expansion into the French market, using a licensing model.
Half of Britons Believe Brexit Harmed UK Housing Market, Survey Finds
A survey by Together finds 50% of Britons believe Brexit has harmed the UK housing market, with regional differences in opinion.
Dudley Building Society Expands Mortgage Platform Access to All Brokers
Dudley Building Society has made its cloud-based mortgage origination platform available to all brokers, aiming to reduce administration and improve case visibility.
Higher Borrowing Costs Slow UK Mortgage Demand in Q2, Reports Stonebridge
Stonebridge reports an 18.5% year-on-year fall in mortgage applications in Q2 2026, as higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures impact demand.
Omni Protect Partners with Beagle Street to Expand Intermediary Access
Omni Protect has partnered with Beagle Street to offer the insurer’s intermediary proposition to directly authorised firms, expanding options for 3,500 DA firms.
Leadership Change at LSL Financial Services as Howells Steps Down
Richard Howells will leave his role as group managing director of LSL Financial Services later this month, with Piotr Nowosad named interim managing director.
£2.95m Bridging Loan Supports Liverpool Apartment Scheme
District & County Investments has provided a £2.95m bridging loan for a Liverpool city centre project set to deliver over 150 apartments, addressing funding gaps during BSR compliance.
Stonebridge Reports Drop in Q2 Mortgage Demand Amid Higher Borrowing Costs
Stonebridge's Mortgage Market Index shows mortgage applications fell in Q2 2026, with higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures impacting the UK property market.
Whole-of-Life Insurance Gains Focus as Inheritance Tax Rules Change
Upcoming changes will bring pensions within inheritance tax scope, prompting renewed interest in whole-of-life insurance for estate planning.
Dudley Building Society Opens Mortgage Platform to All Brokers
Dudley Building Society has made its cloud-based mortgage origination platform available to all brokers, aiming to reduce admin and speed up processes.
MPs Raise Concerns Over Industry Influence on Treasury Financial Inclusion Plan
MPs warn that the government's Financial Inclusion Strategy may have been overly influenced by industry voices and lacks key information on financial exclusion.
Grace Stagg Named Growth Director at Stagg Mortgage Services
Grace Stagg has been appointed growth director at Stagg Mortgage Services, where she will focus on strategic expansion and adviser development.